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Westford man hits jackpot

By Katie Lannan, klannan@lowellsun.com

Updated:
04/19/2013 06:36:27 AM EDT

WESTFORD -- A stop at a Lowell convenience store turned into a $2.8 million payday for a Westford man. After claiming his winnings Thursday, Steven Kurzhals is the fifth grand-prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery's $5,000 A Week For Life instant game.

Kurzhals told the lottery commission he will use the money to pay off college loans.

Given the option between a one-time payment or installments of $5,000 per week for a minimum of 20 years, Kurzhals selected the lump sum. The $2.8 million total is the pre-tax amount figure.

According to the state lottery commission, the odds of winning the game's grand prize are 1 in 4,032,000.

Kurzhals bought the $10 scratch ticket at Simon Convenience at 590 Rogers St. in Lowell. The store will receive a $50,000 commission on the sale.

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